The National tribune., 1887-05-26
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
GleaningS from National Headquar-
terS--NOteS from the Departments.
HEADQUARTERS WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS,
SAN Francisco, CAL.

SAN Francisco. CAL.
ELIZABETH D'A. KISSE. National President.
NELLIE q. BAcKUs. National Secretary.
MAY %. 1887.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The following officers were
unanimously elected at the Department Con-
vention, W.RC., of Washington Territory, held
at Tacoma April 20 and 2l: President, Viola
A. Kenyon, Seattle; S. V.-P., LORNA Nestelle,
Tacoma; j. N.-P., Claribel Kaufman. Spokane
Falls; Treas, Helen Burke, Seattle; Chap,
Elizabeth Durgin, Vancouver. Appointed
Sec. Lizzie Herrick, Seattle.
The most harmonious feeling was exhibited
throughout the session, and after the election
was over Mrs. Lou Sahm presented to the re-
elected President beautiful floral tribute with
few appropriate remarks, which were happily
responded to by Mrs. Kenyon.
One of the most gratifying features to US was
the unanimous adoption by the Department
Encampment, held at the same time, of the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolred, That the Grand Army Of the Republic
view with sincere satisfaction the rapid extension
and effective organization of its honored auxiliary
the Woman's Relief Corps. IL has become an in
dispensable adjunct to our labor progress and
cess. The fruits of its work daily visible in
every city and hamlet where a veteran, his widow
or orphan u found to be in need. To its officers
and members one and all, this Encampment ex-
tends its heartfelt thanks That its ministrations
may continue until the last veteran Of the Union
army crosses the river we fondly hope and de-
voutly pray.
In the evening the GAR and W.R.C. held
a joint installation, and Grand Army Hall was
filled 70 Its uttermost to witness the ceremO-
nies. The retiring Commander, Charles NJ.
HoltOn, acted as Installing Officer for the GA.
T., while the newly-eIected officers of the w.
R.C. were installed by Mrs. Kenyon.
After the proceedings were over, the veterans
and their ladies took their way to the Alpha
Opera House, where a delightful hop was in
augurated. During the evening an elegant
supper was served TO the delegates and their
friends. Both the hop and the supper were
pronounced most enjoyable affairs, and all who
participated were more than pleased with the
hospitality of Tacoma.
We have received at Headquarters most en-
couraging letters from Mrs Loretta J. GOrsuch,
Department President Of Indiana, stating that
the Corps of her Department that have been in a
somewhat unsettled condition are rapidly fall
ing into order again, and making good reports.
Let US announce just here for the benefit Of
any doubtful ones that the Convention held in
indianapolis in February last is not recognized
by the National President but that Mrs. Cor
such, who is spoken of by those who know her
as lady OF intelligence, spirit and loyalty, is
the legal Department President of Indiana, and
the only President recognized by the W.R.C.
Rumors being ahoat that Commander-in-
Chief Fairchild recommended the indianapolis
" pEOSGSu LuelI COURSE anu look
for support to the National Convention, we
take the liberty of denying here and now
most emphaticslly any such report, as we have
Commander Fairchild's assurance that such
was not the case.
1t is hoped that this trouble has. all been
quieted, and harmony will come of discord
when Indiana falls into line and proceeds on
the march of good works in the name of Fra
ternity, Charity and Loyalty to themselves
and each other, as well as to those farther from
home.
As soon as election returns have been re-
ceived at National Headquarters from all the
Departments National Roster Will be COM
piled and duly distributed.
We have received from Mrs. Annie @. Faunce
report of the institution OF Sumner Corps. No.
3 in Washington, ID. c., April 90. President,
Fanny Grady, 1919 Twentieth street north
west; S. V.-P-, Frances Frelinghuysen; j. "
r., Jennie Johnson; Sec, Flora Cole; Treas,
Hannah Quander; Chap, Caroline Goodman.
EUREKA.